Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Act 2026

Restraint and seclusion

1Restraint and seclusion

2Guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools

3Duty to inform parents of use of restraint or seclusion

4Duty to record and report on use of restraint and seclusion

5Training standards

6Interpretation

7Regulation-making powers

8Ancillary provision

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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Act 2026

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The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 24th March 2026 and received Royal Assent on 26th May 2026

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the restriction of the physical movement of, or isolation of, pupils by education providers in schools.